4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1236+ words) Caterpillar Marine, Houston, is developing a production battery system for hybrid and fully electric vessels, targeting applications ranging from harbor tugs and ferries to inland workboats. In a fully electric configuration, the CAT marine battery system supplies the primary energy…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (490+ words) Bluecore Energy, Long Beach, Calif., has raised $50 million in seed financing to advance the development, testing and regulatory approval of its floating nuclear power systems. The round, led by Silverton Partners, follows a $10 million pre-seed financing announced when Bluecore emerged…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (346+ words) Norway-based Kongsberg Maritime ASA on Monday announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish designer and manufacturer of azimuth propulsion systems. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (776+ words) Researchers at the University of Maine launched a 30’ boat produced by 3D-printing that they say can handle offshore wind and sea conditions approaching 40 knots. The 3Dirigo X may show how manufacturers can “build vessels faster, cut the need for expensive molds…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (87+ words) WorkBoat ABB closes Hoglund acquisition ABB has completed its acquisition of Norwegian marine automation specialist Hoglund AS, the companies announced. You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to WorkBoat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (71+ words) workboat.com Silver Ships delivers AM950 patrol boat to California agency Silver Ships, Theodore, Ala., delivered a new AM950 patrol boat to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for marine enforcement operations along the state’s coast. You’ve reached your article limit....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (78+ words) WorkBoat Orca AI Defense opens first US office in Virginia Beach Orca AI Defense has opened its first U.S. office in Virginia Beach, Va., establishing a base for the maritime technology company’s expansion into U.S. defense, port security, and autonomous vessel…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (39+ words) WorkBoat Kongsberg Maritime expands rim-drive thruster range You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to WorkBoat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access to industry news and expert viewpoints...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (103+ words) WorkBoat Candela electric ferry wins prestigious Swedish design award The Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry has been recognized with Sweden’s most prestigious design distinction, joining the Nordic nation’s other renowned industrial and engineering achievements. You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) WorkBoat Boksa Marine Design adds shoreside electrical engineering services Boksa Marine Design, Tampa, Fla., has added shoreside electrical engineering to its services, extending the firm’s marine electrical work beyond vessels to ferry terminals, shipyards, ports, cargo facilities, docks, and marinas....